Team Amateur Series

NYSGA Team Amateur Series

Introduced in 2017, The NYSGA Team Amateur Series is a collection of one day, four ball net tournaments for players of all abilities. The NYSGA Team Amateur Series allows teams of two men, two women, or a mixed team comprised of a man and a woman the opportunity to compete at some of the premier golf courses in NYS that otherwise might not be accessible. Below you will find the framework for the series, including format, schedule, and information on the Team Championship which will be hosted by Turning Stone's Kaluhyat GC on Saturday, September 30th.

Format:The format of the NYSGA Team Amateur Series is four-ball stroke play (gross and net). Four-ball stroke play is a competition in which two competitors play as partners, each playing their own ball. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole. If one partner fails to complete the play of a hole, there is no penalty.

Divisions and Flights: Teams may register to compete in one of the following divisions: Men’s A Division (6,300 – 6,100 Yards), Men’s B Division (6,000 – 5,700 yards), Mixed Division (one male (6,000 – 5,700 yards) / one female (5,400 – 5,000 yards)), or Women’s Division (5,400 – 5,000 yards). Teams in each division will be pre-flighted, according to total combined Course Handicap (after adjustments) within their division based on the total number of entries. Teams within each flight will compete for gross and net prizes. A minimum of 4 teams is required to create a flight.

Handicaps:Men will receive 90% of their Course Handicap, and women will receive 95% of their Course Handicap. Should the difference in Course Handicaps of the two players on a side exceed eight (8) strokes, an additional 10% reduction to Course Handicap will be applied to both members of the side.

The Schedule

Site

Date

Start Time

Shenendoah GC

5/1/2017

1:00PM

Irondequoit CC

5/15/2017

TBD

Wolferts Roost CC

5/30/2017

8:00AM

Sagamore Resort GC

6/8/2017

10:00AM

Seven Oaks GC

6/12/2017

8:00AM

Albany CC

6/26/2017

2:00PM

Bristol Harbour GC

7/17/2017

1:00PM

Cobblestone Creek CC

7/31/2017

8:00AM

Wanakah CC

8/29/2017

8:00AM

Skaneateles CC

9/18/2017

12:00PM

The Championship

The 2017 NYSGA Amateur Series Team Championship will take place in late September at Turning Stone's Kaluhayt Golf Course. Below you will find information on the championship, including the format, qualfiying information, and event details.

Number of Invitations: Individuals on teams that win a flight group in any NYSGA Team Amateur Series events will earn invitations to the championship event. The NYSGA will compile a list of eligible championship players, and will release this list to all players who are eligible at the end of the 2017 regular season. Eligible players will select their own partner from the list, and sign up as a team with their selected partner.

Note: Team can be composed of any two players who are eligible to compete, teams who win during the regualr season are NOT required to play with one another.

Format: The format of the NYSGA Team Amateur Series is four-ball stroke play (gross and net). Four-ball stroke play is a competition in which two competitors play as partners, each playing their own ball. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole. If one partner fails to complete the play of a hole, there is no penalty.